Obuasi: Mr. William Kofi Adzowu, the Municipal Chief Executive for Obuasi East, has embarked on a working visit to beneficiaries of the 'Nkoko Nketenkete' initiative to witness firsthand the impact and success of the programme. The 'Nkoko Nketenkete' programme is designed to boost local poultry production and provide sustainable livelihoods.
According to Ghana News Agency, after a thorough inspection of the various farm sites, Mr. Adzowu expressed satisfaction with the progress. He noted that the beneficiaries had not just maintained the birds but applied best practices to ensure high survival rates.
While the current results are promising, the Municipal Chief Executive is looking toward the next phase of growth. He pledged to engage the Minister for Food and Agriculture to increase the current allocation of 10,000 birds for the Municipality, citing the massive surge of interest from residents. He also promised to push for government-subsidised feed to lower production costs and increase profit margins for the small-scale farmers.
Madam Akosua Pokuaa of Jimiso, one of the beneficiaries, said the programme had been a life-changer. A traditional crop farmer, Madam Pokuaa integrated the poultry project into her existing farm, and the results have been transformative. "It has added a new stream of income for my family. I want to tell every woman in Obuasi to get involved," she said. She made a passionate plea to the government for consistent and affordable feed, noting that, while the birds were healthy, the cost of nutrition remained their biggest hurdle.